His sister Lisa said: “They no longer have their dad to support them. He would always do absolutely everything he could for them – he loved them all so much, he lived for his children. He was an amazing dad who was always there for all of them.

“David was definitely one of a kind, he had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone, especially his family – he was definitely a family man.”

The family also called for more warning signs at the pond.

Lisa said: “I really can’t stress enough about how there are no warning signs around the pond to indicate danger or deep water, or the fact there is a sudden drop and a drainage system under the pond.”